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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.70, 1,734.93 and 868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.70, 1,734.93 and 868.80 is: 1,301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.70 : 1,734.93 = 868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.70/1,734.93 = 868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.70x = 1,734.93 × 868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.70x = 1,507,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,307.18/1,157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.98

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